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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06
A Chinese Official Dinner.

There were three Chinese entertain
ments at Nan King. describe only the
one at the generals yaman az being the
most distinctive
Above the dais in the room was
quiyer of paper cases varying in length.
Ii was explained that when the general
sent 10 prisoners long one IL meant a
death sentence; when he sent short
one it meant hastinadoing Ia the center
Of the room "a table without cover was set
with bowls chpp-tjc IS and the iiny
Chinese cups Al the last moment It Was
found that knives and forks were forgot
ten, and Capt Miller sent To- the ship for
some of his own. When they came the
dinuer-at which Capt Miller, the gen
eral. the Taotai. the interpreter, and /
were present There were
bowls for the captain and me- but only
chopstici>s and short porcelain spoons for
the others
4 large bowl was put in the center of
the table. into which the general put
spoon. and rising a. ho did So deposited
some of the contents in our bowls. We
f rose to acknowledge the courtesy. After
We were helped. the Others helped them
selves with their SPOONS and conveyed
the content 10 their mouths This pro-
4 cess continued through an innumcrIbie
number of disheS-bri- nests, sharks
fins, sharks lips, bamboo shoots. etc.
with chicken, luck. pork. mutton, etc
There were Chinese vines supplied by
attendants who ~eduiOusly filled the cups
At intervals the attendant brought % the
guest q damp cloth, with which the faces
were mci~tcued Pipes and cigarettes
were smoked between the courses.
noticed III The Union club in New York
and the Bohemian in san Francisco the
! same custom prcl allied After time ;hc
table became much 5i,i-I-.i ai!A he
! various griyie- winch r.re from tAe
spoons and chopSfick~. aai occasionally
a servant Wiped IL villa G9.a. TIr din
ncr went on through two hour. aui urw
bowls ortu.-u meat, Jui ~oli- seemed
never ending.
/ finally suggested 'o the general that
could eat oo more, bat irhc would keep
the balance unit, came back in two
wears from Dov would io tac best
could This sally wa- received with
laughter and ended fhe feast. Di~he,
were brought al inhaitum until your abe
solutely surrender There were much
jo'lity and fun at thi, dinner. ! told
Charles Lambs story of tine discovery of
roast pip. which was rereiyed with shout.
Of laughter and the announcement by
the Tsoia that he had one house and
p.g ana that he WAS going home to burn
the house that night
Alta recent convention of physicians it
WAS proven by analysis that Red Star
Cough Cure contained no dangerous mar
cotics. The fest was 80 convincing that
the most sceptical were satisfied. and phy-
sicians every where now recommend the
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

4 Sioux Indian bears the name Of
The-mm- -who-ran-s so-fast-that-the- wind
was-left-behind.' 1t is believed he partici-
pated in the strategic move on Washing
ton al the first battle of Bull Run.-Nor-
rixoirp HsraiJ
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06
Never Saw The Desert.

Teacher IN geography class ~" What
i- 1. desert ?r
Young >mdrnt-" Don't know, mum.
: always oatai the second table
There is nothing o easy rs to be wise
for others; aspecieS of prodigality, by the
way--ior such ~ sloin is wholly wasted.
The man who tries TO please himself
has an easier time than he who tries to
please everybody
! blind man in Iowa can tell the color
of 4 rcd hot stove simply by touching it.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06
Beeoher and His Cow.
Fnank 6. earp.aler teIl. tI,e ioIIovi


Frank 6. Carpenter tells the following
story Of Henry Ward Beecher
lie could tell story well. and | re-
member seeing one he once told about a
COW which he had received in payment
for debt think he told the story in
one of his lectures. He said
1t WIS very bad debt, and | came
to consider it bad payment She was a
thin COW, but the former owner said she
was better than she looked, being cross
between Jersey and the Durham. She
looked as though she might have been a
cross between an old hair trunk and an
abandoned hoop-skirt | kept the brute
three days, and no one could appreciate
the suffering | endured in that time The
firs; night She broke through the fence
and reduced to a pulp all the under
clothing belonging to my next-door
neighbor
" She put her horns through my bath
tub and ate up all nav geraniums. She
was 10 give three gallons of milk a day,
but She seemed short jus; then and never
had that 10 spare while we kept her The
second day she walked into the kitchen
and upset pan OF butter and a tab of
lard. Then she fell down well. and
when got her out at a cost of FIVE dol
lars, she took the collie, whooping-cough.
or something. an1 kept liz awake all
night. Next q green thing was left in my
garden my neighbor's peach trees, and
the rope on which his underwear grew
were as bare Of fruit as a singIe-tree, and
he did not have t Wig Of shrubbery left
My neighbor came over to ME and said
Now, don't desire any quarrel, but
! want you to keep your COW out of my
shrubbery
q" And | want you, my friend said,
to keep your shrubbery out of my
cow"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06
C-N. BOYD

our enieTprisug druggist. say> / have been in
the drug busiug~ Iur number of yesr- and
have handled nearly ala the popular remedies.
and can firmly suy nave never met with a rem
eds Ike Wei Ue ipsep- Norman Btisum. for
Consumption. Coughs Colds Brnurlitc- &c. 10
has been I'm This country comparatively short
time and Is noU taking the lead lu Cough Rene
dies IL gives univ r-iI satisfaction. and / feel
confident that ere long il vii. become the stand
ard remedy Of America ] sell 10 on positive
.riarutee and will refund the money iu any ease
of dissatisfaction
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

Perhaps no local disease has puzzled
and batlled the medical profession more
than nasal catarrh. While not immedi-
ately ttial it j. among the most distressing
nauseous and disgusting ills the flesh l.
heir 10, and the records show very few or
no eases of radical cure Of chronic catarrh
by any of the multitude of modes of
treatment until the introduction of Elv's
Cream Balm a few years ago The sue
cess of this preparation has been most
gratifying and surprising
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

The peculiar purifying and building up
powers Of hoods sarsaparilla make it
the very best medicine 10 take st this
season
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06
What True Merit Will Do.

The Hpreceaiented sale of Boschee's Ger
mum >grg within 4 few years. has aston
ished the world 1t is without doubt the
safest and best remedy ever discovered for
the .pcedy and etiectual cure of Coughs,
Colds and the seyerest Lung troubles. II
acts on an entirely different principle from
the usual prescriptions given by Physi-
clans, as il does not dry up rough and
leave the disease still in the system, hut
on the contrary removes the cause Of the
trouble, heals the parts affected and leaves
them in a purely healthy condition. 4
bottle kept in the house for use hen the
diseases make their appearance, will save
doctors bills and a long spell of serious
iilnes~S. i trial viii convince YOU Of
these facts. II is positively sold by all
druggists and general dealers in the land.
Price - cents. large bottles
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06
A Fleeing Cashier.

Pica5ure-sceker fii rpi'fe TO Montreal
Look here, my friend. four dollars is a
little steep"
CuJchman-" lou ain PAWN il uut of
yer own money, are yer
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

When you 90 home I'LL the house with
joy, 80 that the light Of it will stream out
of the window and doors and illuminate
even the darkness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

For hIll informclisn Of the r1ute, where 60
ain Government Lands. Maps. Etc, Address
l. " BR4CRENRIDGE
Central Passenger Agent
Corner 7th Ave. and SIaiIhfeld Streets,
Pittsburgh. Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

4 Street Remark.
n is rare that pedestrian on The -trcs, does
not bear pas>erS by remark aboui tht wonderful
curative power, Of Wei De iesseps Norman Bal
sam, The great French remedy for consumption,
coughs colds, hoarseness, sc. BY its specific ac-
iiuu on al diseases af ihe throat cbe>i and lungs
it Is establishing q reputation never eGpciicd in
the history of medicine. II always cures Il
never fails. sold and guaranteed by q \. Boyd,
sol. agent
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

The frequent and painful disease. rheu-
matism, can be permanently cured by
Salvation Oil.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

At a recent convention of physicians il
was proven by analysis that Red Star
Cough Cure contained no dangerous mar
cotics The fest was 50 convincing that
the most sceptical were satisfied. and phy-
sicians everywhere now recommend the
remedy. ONLY p cents
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

The Importance Of purifying the blood can
not be overestimated. for without pure
blood you cannot enjoy good health.
AT this season nearly every one needs
good medicine to purify, yitalize. and enrich
the blood, and Hood Sarsapar..ia Is worthy
your confidence. IL is peculiar In that il
strengthens and builds up the system. creates
an appetite, and tones the digestion, whils
it eradieaies disease. Give it a trial
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared by c. /. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

Z titsiih pdlii a l'N years d-' iIit SUI
cess of this preparation has been most
gratifying and surprising.
When you 90 home I'LL the house with
joy, 80 that the light Of it will stream out
Of the window and doors and illuminate
even the darkness.
That Hacking Cough can he 50 quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure Weguaranteeii it.
sold by g. W. Benfori x Son.
\ Boston commission house handled
two tons of cabbages 50 skilfully that the
shipper had % cents left after all charges
were paid If he sends another lot his
own head viii 20 along with it,
Group, Whooping Cough and Bronchi-
lis Immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure
Sold by Geo. w Beniord X Son
We are more than ever persuaded that
as o weather indicator, the American
grounding is liar and a villain
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure
is sold by Us Ola "a guarantee. ltcures Con
sumption. Sold by Geo. " Benford 4 Son.
Three courts have decided that a mar
rage by telegraph is Illegal. If you want
To- make an absolute sure thing of it, yet
married by minister
viii You suifer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vitaizer is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by Geo W
Benford Il SON.
\ fich man who began life as boot
black. having remarked that he had taken
box at the opera, some one meanly re-
marked if brush went in with IT,
For lame back, side orchest, use shiloh s
Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents, Sold by
Geo. W Benford 4 SON
An anxious correspondent writes To in
quire what would De theefiec of war in
Europe. In our opinion there would he
a marked increase in the ath rate.
Sleepless nights made miserable by that
terrible cough Shiloh's Cure is the rem
edy for you. Sold by Geo W. Benford x
Son.
The man who would pick another
mans pocket would write AN anonymous
communication to newspaper
Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath
secured by Shilch's Catarrh Remedy.
Price 50 cents. Nasal Injector free. Sold
by Geo. ". Benford * Son.
4 series of practical talks To girls has
begun in Boston. With orr eirls tllr
most practical talk is the proposed.
Shiloh's Nitalizer i uIrai you need for
Constipation. Loss Of Appetite Dizziness.
and all symptoms Of DysperSia. Price 10
and % cents per bottle Sold 10y Geo. W.
Benford * Son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

viii you sutfer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Nitalizer is
guaranteed TO cure YOU. Sold by Geo. W.
Banfurd Il son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

Shiloh's Nitalizer i aI Irai you need for
Constipation, loss of Appetite. Dizziness.
and all symptoms Of Dyspepsia Price 10
and % cents per bottle Sold by Geo. W.
Benford * Son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

That Hacking Cough can he 50 quickly
cured by Shiloh'- Cure. guarantee it.
sold by q. W Benforl x Son.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

4 series Of practical talks TO girls has
begun in Boston. With orr girls the
most practical talk is the proposal.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06
4 Street Remark.

For fun particulars and directions see Circu-
ktr in every pound Of ARHcgLEs CoFFIE
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-04-06

Boston commission house handled
two tons of cabbages 50 skilfully that the
shipper had - cents left after all charges
were paid. If he sends another lot his
own head viii 20 along with it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-28
RuEA AT THE THEATRE.
Her Now Play Fairy Fingers
wen Presented 10 "a Good House.

II will conquer them or die wee
the words uttered 10y Mile. Rhea last
night after the first act Of her new play,
"Fairv Fingers" which act was rather
coldly received That she conquered
was evident, for she won three enthu-
siastic calls at the end Of the fourth act.
OF Nile. Rhea personally criticism is
snperfuous she is SO well known and
so popular in Richmond. She de
lighted her admirers and received a
number of enthusiastic recalls. She Is
looking better and acting better than
ever before. She plays with dainty
end careful finish that is truly delight
iul
The play Fairy Fingers is from
the French Of Ernest LcgOuye, and IS a
cleverlv-constructed society comedy.
The plot centres around Hortense,
Duchess de Lesneven, dependent Of
the Count dc Lesneven, with whom she
lives. who, taking advantage of her
good nature imposes many distasteful
Lurdons upon her. Tristan, the Counts
son. having fallen in love with Hor-
tense. it becomes necessary that she
should be got rid of. She discovers
the Counts design, and announces her
intention to leave mm and open dress
making establishment, by which she
can earn her own living. The estab-
lishment proves a success. Hortense
becomes the mOdistcof the fashionable
circles of Paris, and rapidly acquires
wealth. Meanwhile unlucky specula-
tons have ruined the fortunes Of the
Count. and Hortense assists him with
the money she has earned. A recon
ciliation is effected, and the Counts
consent gained to the marriage Of HOr-
tense and Tristan.
The company supporting Mile. Rhea
is a superior one. Mr.. Forrest, as the
stammerer, was all the character re-
drlired, and revealed vein Of comedy
that was highly appreciated. Miss Ida
Waterman gave IA spirited rendition of
her roIc. The other members of the
company were all excellent.
The gowns worn by the ladies We're
made by Worth, of Paris. All were
marvels of loveliness and elegance.
Adrienne Lecouvreur will be the at
traction tonight with Mile. Rhea i'll the
rolc that first brought her into promi-
nence as a great artist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-28
Briefs and Personals.

The Hastings Court was not in ses
sion yesterday.
Frou-Frou" will be presented at
the Academy this afternoon, and East
Lynne tonight.
A special meeting of the Board OF
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce
will be held this evening at 6 o'clock.
A. b. Guigon, Esq, who has been
confined at home for some time with a
severe attack Of rheumatism, is i'm
proving.
Mr.. W. w. Hunter, treasurer OF Nor
folk city; Judge Yarrel, of Greensville
county. and Judge Daniel NJ. Grimsley,
of Culpeper county, were III the city
yesterday.
The cooking main between Washing
ION and Richmond resulted in victory
sor the former, it having won nine out
the sixteen battles arranged for Most
Of the fights were TO death, and on
them much money changed hands.
Mr.. A. J. James. of this city, received
4 telegram yesterday stating that his
nephew Samuel James,, abont eigh-
teen years old, son of W. l.. James,
ESD. of Salisbury, n. C., had been
instantly killed on the Western North
Carolina railroad near Asheyillc by a
landslide
Ex-Congrcssman Robert Mayo, OF
the First district, is in the city. he
was at the Capitol yesterday in search
0f information bearing on the suit
which has just been instituted against
the Government concerning the owner
ship Of the Potomac flats.
Meetings are being held at Cente-
nary Methodist church nightly this
week, the services beginning at u
o'clock. Rev. George W. Wray, the
assistant pastor, preached "a fine ser
mon Wednesday night, after which
there was one profession Of conversion.
John Ketchen. who was a member
Of Company c, First Virginia regl-
ment, is lying extremely i'll at the Com
,ederate Soldiers Home, of which be
is an inmate and another inmate, W.
I. Atkisson, who WAS member of Cut
shaw's battery, has had one of hif
fingers amputated i'll consequence OF
caucpr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-28
REVIVAL MEETINGS.
These Held at Leigh-streef and
Second baptist Churches.


Packed TO its utmost capacity "
were the only words which would ex-
press the condition of Leigh-Street
Baptist church last night. II there
was vacant seat on the lower floor or
in the galleries il was not observed
and yet more orderly, deeply-interest-
ed, solemn congregation is rarely seen.
DR.. Goodwin was assisted in the ser
vices by Revs II. II. Howison, OF the
Fourth Presbyterian church; j. G..
Reed, of Trinity Methodist church; J.
William Jones, and DIR. John Pollard.
The music, led by small organ on the
platform and select choir, was very
fine, while Captain Cunningham's solos
were (if possible) swecter than ever.
DR.. GOOdwin's sermon on the call OF
Christ TO the unconvertcd to accept Him
now was one Of great clearness, force,
and solemnity.
There were abOut twelve professions
Of conversion. A large number OF
others were deeply concerned, and the
work evidently grows in extent and
power
At the close of the service there was
q beautiful and impressive baptism.
There will be ladies' meeting in the
lecture-room at half-past 4 o'clock this
afternoon, and a boys meeting at 7
this evening, and the services in the
main audience-room will begin at 1:3O
=. NJ, DR.. Goodwin preaching again.
At THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
The meetings at the Second Baptist
church are largely attended. and there
are evidences of strong religious in
terest in the congregation. There are
professions of conversion every night,
and last night there were three apph-
cants for baptism. DIR. James Nelson,
Of Stanton, is preaching eloquently
and with great power, and he will to-
night preach especially to the young
Dpoulp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-28
Supreme Court OF Appeals. Testef

Fore against Campbell. From the
Circuit Court Of the city of Richmond.
Reversed, Judge Lacy delivering opin-
ion.
Nicholas against Austin. From the
Circuit Court Of Rockingham county.
Affirmed, Judge Fauntleroy delivering
opinion.
Smith against Profits administra-
trix and ais. From the Circuit Court
of Albemarle county. Decree amended,
and as amended affirmed, Judge Rich
ardson delivering opinion.
Darne's executor against Lloyd.
From the Circuit Court OF Fairfax
county. Affirmed, Judge Hinton de
hvering opinion.
Booth against McJiltOn. From the
Circuit Court OF northampton coun-
ty. Affirmed, Judge Lacy delivering
opinion.
Fry. &C., against Thomas. From
the Circuit Court of Madison county.
Affirmed, Judge Lacy delivering opin-
ion.
Davidson against Pope. From the
Circuit Court of city of Lynchburg.
Reversed, Judge Lacy delivering opin-
ion.
Wager against Barbour. Ccrtiordrt
awarded.
Maearitv against Shipman; Shipman
against Fletcher; Hood against Haden.
Motions to rehear denied.
Bradley against Bradley and ats.
Argued by Judge Edmund Waddill for
appellee and James +. Lamp, Esq,
for appellant and submitted.
McAster against Grigsby. Argued
by Judge Joseph Christian for appel
liant and submitted.
Jobson rs. Bridges. Submitted.
Terry as. Clarke. Put on privileged
docket.
Fisher as. Clements, executor, and
ais. Argued by Il. r. b. Wright,
Esq, and submitted.
Nichols as. Branham. Argued by J..
II. Borland, Esq, for plaintiff in error
and continued until tomorrow.
Judge John w. Bell allowed to prac-
tice as counsel III this court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-28
MANCHESTER NEWS NOTES.
Cordra's Sentence Com M ID
Other Items OF Interest.

The papers in the case of Thomas
Cordra. who is serving q twelye-mOnths
term in the Manchester jail for stab
bing Peter Judge, have been received
from the Governors office by Sergeant
Fitzgerald The Governor commutes
Cordras sentence to six months III jail.
The prisoner will soon be released, as
he has already served nearly that length
of time.
Mrs. Mary +. Lockett, who died at
the residence of her son, Mr.. Jacob
Writ. in Swansboro', Wednesday night,
was a most estimable lady. She had
been a resident Of Manchester for about
forty years, had been twice married,
and left at least dozen grandchildren.
She had been nacOnsistentmemberof Il the
Methodist Church for long number OF
years.
Only civil business, and very little of
that, was disposed Of in the Hastings
Court yesterday. There are several
important matters TO occupy the atten-
ton of the court to-day. Judge In
gram Will Ttu'iCI lii0 itNiaAOh VI wv
motion for a new trial i'll the Kidd case
this morning.
In consequence of the snow onthe
mountains melting the river is very
muddy and several feet above usual
winter tide. There is no danger OF a
freshet.
There was n large audience at the
Central Methodist church last night to
hear Master Ralph Bingham, the "boy
orator, in bis orations, recitations, and
violin solos, and all present were per
fectly delighted with him. He gives
another entertainment at the same place
tonight
Mr.. James NJ. Sublett continues very
i'll at his residence at the Belle-lsle
junction, and his condition yesterday
was such as to cause the gravest appre-
hension on the part of his many friends,
The annual reunion and banquet oi
the Retail Merchants Association at
Cersley's Hall last night was season ol
rcal endowment to all present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-28
Police Gaurt.

The following cases were disposed oil
yesterday morning:
Robert Coleman (colored), drunk.
Fined 81 and costs.
Isaiah Turner (colored), drunk and
guilty of improper conduct on the
street. Fined 81 80 and costs.
David Taliaferro (colored, assault
ING and beating his wife. Pad costs.
William Ward and Fannie Taliaferro
(both colored), misdemeanor. Paid
costs.
John Doherty, drunk. Fined 81 and
costs.
Thomas McDonough, cursing and
threatening to strike John Leldy on
the street Dismissed.
Carl Arkensen, julius Lendein, and
Samuel Taylor (colored), yagrants.
Ordered to leave town III twenty-four
hours.
Jessie Jasper (colored), suspicious
character. Surety required for twelve
months in the sum of 500.
Sidney johnson (colored), betraying
Alice Crutchfield. Discharged.
Henry Archer, Fred. johnson,
Charles Bowser, and Nat. New (all
colored), trespassiDg on the premises
of, annoying, and using profane and
insulting language TO Thomas Lang
horne. Continued until to-day.